Men's knit shirt (other fibres) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $7.6 million of men's knit shirt (other fibres) in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 785 t |
| 2021 | $502K | 207 t |
| 2020 | $428K | 193 t |
| 2019 | $808K | 377 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 200 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 40 t |
Where Uganda imports men's knit shirt (other fibres) from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 98% |
| Thailand | $54K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 0.4% |
| India | $22K | 0.3% |
| Rwanda | $20K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $20K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
| Bangladesh | $5K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, 88% below the world average of $16.97, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda men's knit shirt (other fibres) imports (HS 6105.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6105.90: Shirts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit shirt (other fibres) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported men's knit shirt (other fibres) worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's knit shirt (other fibres) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Thailand (1%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 464% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's knit shirt (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $16.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of men's knit shirt (other fibres) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 641%. The peak was 2023 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit shirt (other fibres)?
The HS code for men's knit shirt (other fibres) is subheading 6105.90. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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